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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,007.73, 17,950.53 and 7,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,007.73, 17,950.53 and 7,039.26 is: 9,714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,007.73 : 17,950.53 = 7,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,007.73/17,950.53 = 7,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,007.73x = 17,950.53 × 7,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,007.73x = 126,358,447.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,358,447.81/13,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.10

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